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FY12 LHE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2026 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,805 miles

Rear tow bar body/frame corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2024 64,491 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively body/frame (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,519 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at clutch slave cylinder area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened require monitoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 60,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,748 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,736 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FY12 LHE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY12 LHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY12 LHE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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